Welcome to 5x5
New York City
5 New People, 5 Weeks
An experience of finding and building connections in a playful and authentic space
Claim Your Access
Welcome to 5x5
New York City
5 New People, 5 Weeks
An experience of finding and building connections
in a playful and authentic space
Claim Your Access
Welcome to 5x5
New York City
5 New People, 5 Weeks
An experience of finding and building connections in a playful and authentic space
Claim Your Access
Welcome to 5x5
New York City
5 New People, 5 Weeks
An experience of finding and building connections
in a playful and authentic space
Claim Your Access
"It's time for us to actually be connected"
Claim Your Access
Claim Your Access
An overview of 5x5
You will always kick off the experience with an in person event in NYC.
Every week, start with an in-person meet up and form a group
Meet 5 new people in a specially designed space -authentic, cozy, with activities that are built around breaking the social norm, creating engaging conversations and openly share about who you are.
Curate the Connection Canvas together
You and the 5 new connections you will look at the Connection Canvas tailor made for you. The Canvas is filled with ideas and activities on how to spend the next 7 days together as a group, in NYC, online or IRL.
And during the next 7 days
With the newly-formed 6 people squad, everyone in the group will play a role based on Connection Canvas. What can be unlocked from you all? Imagination is the limit.
5x5 is about increasing your
Chances of running into amazing people
By intentionally forming groups after, let's turn those encounters into week-long dialogues, follow ups and adventures
Curated with 3 ideas behind
Explore what does it mean to be meaningfully connected in this digital age
Build a community that bridges solitude, meeting new people and forming squads organically
When great people come together, amazing things happen" - what can we unlock when we are intentionally connected?
5x5 is about bring together
Curious creatives. 🧠 Backyard philosophers. 📖 DIY scientists. Rooftop stargazers. 🌠 Weekend photographers. Calculated procrastinators. Dreamers and thinkers. 🤔
intentionally
An overview of 5x5
Every week, start with an in-person meet up and form a group
You will always kick off the experience with an in person event in NYC.
Meet 5 new people in a specially designed space -authentic, cozy, with activities that are built around breaking the social norm, creating engaging conversations and openly share about who you are.
Curate the Connection Canvas together
You and the 5 new connections you will look at the Connection Canvas tailor made for you. The Canvas is filled with ideas and activities on how to spend the next 7 days together as a group, in NYC, online or IRL.
And during the next 7 days
With the newly-formed 6 people squad, everyone in the group will play a role based on Connection Canvas. What can be unlocked from you all? Imagination is the limit.
Repeat the process for 5 times
During the 5 week experience, you will meaningfully engage with 25 people you have never met.
share stories, laughs, ups and downs during the 5 week time span. You can participate weekly for 5 weeks, but you can also participate with gap weeks in between.
How to join
Start with filling the application
Receive a location invite to start
Claim the access once you are approved
"It's time for us to actually be connected"
Claim Your Access
FAQs
Is this an App?
No. We all know having another app won’t make our lives better.
What is it?
It’s much better than having an app.
Do I need to pay?
Yes, monthly. The community needs to be taken care and improved regularly.
We also have money-back guarantee if you don't like the community after a month.
(Exit interview required)
Is there a commitment?
We won't restrict your wish to fly solo from time to time - but you're always welcome back.
Is there an application?
Prove your superpower and kindness. You got this :)
Contact
Contact
© 2025 — Understand Loneliness
© 2025 — Understand Loneliness
Is this an App?
No. We all know having another app won’t make our lives better.
Do I need to pay?
Is there a commitment?
We won't restrict your wish to fly solo from time to time - but you're always welcome back.
Yes, monthly. The community needs to be taken care and improved regularly.
We also have money-back guarantee if you don't like the community after a month.
(Exit interview required)
Is there an application?
Prove your superpower and kindness. You got this :)
What is it?
It’s much better than having an app.
FAQs
5x5 is about increasing your
Chances of running into amazing people
By intentionally forming groups after, let's turn those encounters into week-long dialogues, follow ups and adventures
Curious creatives. 🧠 Backyard philosophers. 📖 DIY scientists. Rooftop stargazers. 🌠 Weekend photographers. Calculated procrastinators. Dreamers and thinkers. 🤔
5x5 is about bring together
intentionally
How to join
Start with filling the application
Receive a location invite to start
Claim the access once you are approved